2023 Kia Sportage trim levels explained
Base to top
$16,900
- 19 trims. $26,290 to $43,190.
- Base: LX FWD. Top: Plug-in Hybrid X-Line Prestige AWD.
All 19 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | $26,290 | $1,325 | 2.5L 4cyl | 187 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid LX FWD | $27,490 | $1,325 | 1.6L 4cyl | 177 hp | FWD | 6-speed DCT | 43 mpg | 5 |
| LX AWD | $28,090 | $1,325 | 2.5L | 187 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| EX FWD | $28,290 | $1,325 | 2.5L 4cyl | 187 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid LX AWD | $29,290 | $1,325 | 1.6L | 177 hp | AWD | 6-speed DCT | 38 mpg | 5 |
| EX AWD | $30,090 | $1,325 | 2.5L | 187 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| X-Line AWD | $31,090 | $1,325 | 2.5L 4cyl | 187 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid EX AWD | $31,190 | $1,325 | 1.6L 4cyl | 177 hp | AWD | 6-speed DCT | 38 mpg | 5 |
| SX FWD | $31,790 | $1,325 | 2.5L | 187 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| SX AWD | $33,590 | $1,325 | 2.5L 4cyl | 187 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| SX Prestige FWD | $33,790 | $1,325 | 2.5L 4cyl | 187 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| SX-Prestige FWD | $33,790 | $1,325 | 2.5L | 187 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| X-Pro AWD | $35,290 | $1,325 | 2.5L 4cyl | 187 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| SX Prestige AWD | $35,590 | $1,325 | 2.5L 4cyl | 187 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| SX-Prestige AWD | $35,590 | $1,325 | 2.5L | 187 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| Hybrid SX-Prestige AWD | $36,390 | $1,325 | 1.6L 4cyl | 177 hp | AWD | 6-speed DCT | 38 mpg | 5 |
| X-Pro Prestige AWD | $37,090 | $1,325 | 2.5L 4cyl | 187 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| Plug-in Hybrid X-Line AWD | $38,690 | $1,325 | 1.6L 4cyl | 177 hp | AWD | 6-speed DCT | 35 mpg | 5 |
| Plug-in Hybrid X-Line Prestige AWD | $43,190 | $1,325 | 1.6L 4cyl | 177 hp | AWD | 6-speed DCT | 35 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
LX to EX: +$2,000
LX FWD $26,290 to EX FWD $28,290.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Blind spot warning, Navigation, Emergency and security services, Voice control, Satellite radio, plus 5 more.
EX to X-Line: +$1,000
EX AWD $30,090 to X-Line AWD $31,090.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Roof rails.
X-Line to SX: +$2,500
X-Line AWD $31,090 to SX AWD $33,590.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated steering wheel, Premium audio, Panoramic roof.
SX to SX Prestige: +$2,000
SX FWD $31,790 to SX Prestige FWD $33,790.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: 360 camera, Power front seats, Fog lights.
SX-Prestige to X-Pro: -$300
SX-Prestige AWD $35,590 to X-Pro AWD $35,290.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
X-Pro to X-Pro Prestige: +$1,800
X-Pro AWD $35,290 to X-Pro Prestige AWD $37,090.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: 360 camera, Power front seats.
Hybrid trims
Hybrid LX to Hybrid EX: +$1,900
Hybrid LX AWD $29,290 to Hybrid EX AWD $31,190.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, Blind spot warning, Navigation, Voice control, Satellite radio, plus 6 more.
Hybrid EX to Hybrid SX-Prestige: +$5,200
Hybrid EX AWD $31,190 to Hybrid SX-Prestige AWD $36,390.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: 360 camera, Premium audio, Panoramic roof, Power front seats, Heated windshield, Fog lights.
Plug-in hybrid trims
Plug-in Hybrid X-Line to Plug-in Hybrid X-Line Prestige: +$4,500
Plug-in Hybrid X-Line AWD $38,690 to Plug-in Hybrid X-Line Prestige AWD $43,190.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated steering wheel, 360 camera, Premium audio, Power front seats, Heated windshield, Fog lights.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: EX FWD, $28,290. Optional from Hybrid LX FWD, $27,490.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Hybrid EX AWD, $31,190.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: SX Prestige FWD, $33,790.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: EX FWD, $28,290.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: LX FWD, $26,290.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: Plug-in Hybrid X-Line AWD, $38,690.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: EX FWD, $28,290.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: SX FWD, $31,790.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: SX FWD, $31,790. Optional from EX FWD, $28,290.
- Not on any trim: leather seats, a third row, remote start, heated rear seats.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | LX | EX | X-Line AWD | SX | SX Prestige | X-Pro AWD | X-Pro Prestige AWD | Hybrid LX | Hybrid EX AWD | Hybrid SX-Prestige AWD | Plug-in Hybrid X-Line AWD | Plug-in Hybrid X-Line Prestige AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated front seats | N | S | S | S | S | S | S | O | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | S | S | S | S | N | S | S | N | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | S | N | S | N | N | S | N | S |
| Blind spot warning | N | S | S | S | S | S | S | N | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | S | S |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | S | S | S | S | S | S | N | S | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | S | S | S | S | N | N | S | N | S |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | O | O | S | S | S | S | N | O | S | S | S |
No equipment data: SX-Prestige FWD, SX-Prestige AWD.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: LX AWD, $28,090.
- Hybrid: Hybrid LX FWD, $27,490.
- Plug-in hybrid: Plug-in Hybrid X-Line AWD, $38,690.
- The most hp: LX FWD, 187 hp, $26,290.
- The best mpg: Hybrid LX FWD, 43 mpg, $27,490.
New for 2023
Compared with 2022. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Hybrid LX FWD, Hybrid LX AWD, X-Line AWD, Hybrid EX AWD, SX FWD, SX AWD, SX Prestige FWD, SX-Prestige FWD, X-Pro AWD, SX Prestige AWD, SX-Prestige AWD, Hybrid SX-Prestige AWD, X-Pro Prestige AWD, Plug-in Hybrid X-Line AWD, Plug-in Hybrid X-Line Prestige AWD.
- Dropped: Nightfall FWD, Nightfall AWD, SX Turbo FWD, SX Turbo AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 4 trims. Median change: +$1,200.
| Trim | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | $24,090 | $26,290 | +$2,200 |
| LX AWD | $25,590 | $28,090 | +$2,500 |
| EX FWD | $28,390 | $28,290 | -$100 |
| EX AWD | $29,890 | $30,090 | +$200 |
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What this cannot tell you
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